A Hilarious and Inspiring Conversation with Tara Reynolds and Lauren Flack (S6E15)

Published: May 22, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'On this weeks episode, I sat down with Tara Reynolds from Peace, Love, Autism and Lauren Flack from the Channing\\u2019s Joy Foundation. Both are autism moms and both are amazing human beings. We had a conversation about their parenting journey. It\\u2019s emotional, hilarious and inspirational.\\n\\nAbout Tara Reynolds:\\nA dedicated advocate and entrepreneur whose life took a profound turn when her son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old. Seeking connection and a glimpse into other mothers\' experiences, she turned to social media but found herself wanting. Determined to create a supportive community, she embarked on her own journey, documenting it and becoming a source of solace for fellow special needs moms. This led to the birth of Peace Love Autism, an online shop offering stylish products and designs that spread acceptance, awareness, and love throughout the year. Through her work, she aims to create a space where individuals feel seen, understood, and empowered.\\nhttps://www.peaceloveautism.com/\\n@peace_love_autism\\n\\nAbout Lauren Flack:\\nLauren Flack is founder of The Channing\'s Joy Foundation, where she is dedicated to promoting inclusion and acceptance of autism and all individuals with special needs. Her son Channing was diagnosed in 2018.\\nChanning\\u2019s Joy\\n@channingsjoy\\n@laurensflack\\n\\nAbout Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:\\nRob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.\\nConnect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com.\\n\\nMentioned in this episode:\\nLearn More About The Hoglet\\nThe Hoglet by Hedgehog Health is one of the coolest sensory tools I\\u2019ve seen in a long time. My youngest absolutely loves his Hoglet. The Hoglet was created by a Special Education teacher to appeal to autistic people, people with ADHD, and other sensory-seeking learners, as well as people who just love to fidget.\\nThe Hoglet is a plug-and-play wireless computer mouse with a specially-made silicone cover. The Hoglet is covered in tiny nubs, kind of mimicking the look of well, a Hedgehog. The cover provides satisfying tactile sensory input which many sensory seekers benefit from. It\\u2019s perfect for classrooms, computer labs, working from home, or just bringing color and fidget fun to cubicles everywhere.\\nThe Hoglet is made of food-grade silicone. It\\u2019s durable, super easy to clean, fun to use, and comes in 5 vibrant colors. For more information, visit Amazon and search for "Hoglet computer mouse" of click here. \\nUse the promo code \\u201cautismdad1\\u201d and you\\u2019ll also get two free Hoglet fidget keychains. That\\u2019s a $15 value, absolutely free. \\n\\nLearn More About Mightier\\nMightier is a biofeedback-based video game platform that teaches kids to self-regulate emotionally. This leads to a significant reduction in meltdowns and parental stress. It\'s backed by science and has helped over 100,000 kids learn to regulate their emotions. For more information, the latest reviews/updates as well as current discount codes, visit theautismdad.com/mightier.\\nRead My Mightier Review and the code \\u201ctheautismdad22\\u201d to save 10% off your order.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'